Company: Arridere s.r.o., ID No.: 04374525, with its registered office at Siemensova 2717/4 (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Company has established an internal whistleblowing system in accordance with Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the Protection of Whistleblowers (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).
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1. Who May File a Report
A report may be filed exclusively by a natural person who performs or has performed work or other similar activities for the company (even indirectly), in particular as:

• an employee / former employee,
• a job applicant,
• self-employed person, contractor, or subcontractor (including employees of contractors),
• intern, trainee, or volunteer,

• member of a company body, or other person in a similar positio

  
  The company also publishes the following information:

• The company does not accept reports from persons who do not perform work or other similar activities for the company within the meaning of the law.

2. What Can Be Reported
Reports concern information about possible unlawful conduct that:

• constitutes a criminal offense,
• constitutes an administrative offense for which the law prescribes a fine with an upper limit of at least CZK 100,000,
• violates the Whistleblower Protection Act, or
• violates another legal regulation or a European Union regulation in the areas defined by the Act.

This reporting channel is not intended for routine complaints, business inquiries, or standard HR requests, unless they involve unlawful conduct as defined above.

3. How to submit a report to the company (internal reporting system)
Reports may be submitted in writing or orally. At the reporter’s request, a report may also be submitted in person; the company will arrange for in-person submission no later than 14 days from the date of the reporter’s request.

• In writing – email: whistleblowing@arridere.cz
• In writing – by mail: Address: Siemensova 2717/4, Prague 5, Postal Code 155 00. Mark the envelope: "DO NOT OPEN – WHISTLEBLOWING – TO BE HANDED ONLY TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON"
• Verbally – by phone: Phone:  +420 777 958 597 (Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
• In person (at the reporter’s request): By prior arrangement with the designated person (see below).
• Anonymous reports: The company does not accept anonymous reports.

Recommended elements of a report:
A report shall include:

information regarding the reporter’s first name, last name, and date of birth, or other information from which the reporter’s identity can be determined; the reporter’s identity information is presumed to be true. The report need not contain the information specified in the first sentence if it was filed by a person whose identity is known to the relevant person or government employee.

• a description of the facts (what, when, where, who, how),
• a statement of what the report concerns and why the reporter believes it constitutes unlawful conduct,
• any evidence or references to evidence (documents, emails, witnesses, etc.),
• the reporter’s contact information for communication purposes.

4. Designated Contact Person and Contact Information 
The company has designated the following person as the contact for receiving and reviewing reports and communicating with the reporter:

First and Last Name: Jana Eliášková
Email: whistleblowing@arridere.cz
Phone: +420 777 958 597 
Mailing address: Siemensova 2717/4, Prague 5, Postal Code 155 00

5. External reporting system of the Ministry of Justice
The whistleblower may also submit a report through the Ministry of Justice’s external reporting system. Information and a secure form are available on the Ministry of Justice website in the “Whistleblower” section: Whistleblower – Ministry of Justice

6. Procedure and Deadlines for Handling Reports
The competent person shall proceed as follows:

• confirm receipt of the report within 7 days of receipt (unless the whistleblower requests not to be notified, or notification could lead to the disclosure of their identity),
• assess the merits of the report and notify the whistleblower of the outcome of the assessment within 30 days of receipt; in factually or legally complex cases, the deadline may be extended twice by 30 days (max. 90 days),
• if the report is justified, it will propose or adopt appropriate measures to remedy or prevent the unlawful situation and inform the whistleblower of the steps taken to the extent appropriate, taking into account confidentiality and the protection of the rights of the persons concerned,
• if the report does not fall under the law, the whistleblower will be notified of this fact without undue delay.

7. Confidentiality, Whistleblower Protection, and Prohibition of Retaliation
The Company protects the identity of the whistleblower and the confidentiality of the information contained in the report. Access to the content of the report is restricted to those individuals who need it to assess and investigate the matter, and they are required to maintain confidentiality.
Any retaliatory measures against the whistleblower (and other protected persons) are prohibited.

Notice Regarding Knowingly False Reports: 
A person who submits a knowingly false report is not entitled to protection under the law. Submitting a knowingly false report constitutes an offense punishable by a fine of up to CZK 50,000.

8. Recording of Oral Reports, Documentation, and Retention
In the case of an oral report, an audio recording may be made only with the consent of the reporter. If consent is not granted, a written record faithfully capturing the substance of the report shall be made; the reporter has the opportunity to comment on it.

The competent person shall maintain a record of received reports in electronic form and shall retain the reports and related documents for a period of 5 years from the date of receipt of the report. The scope of data recording is in accordance with Section 21(1). In the case of reports submitted through the internal reporting system, only the designated person has access to the records under Section 21(1), to documents related to the report, and to reports retained under Section 21(2); in the case of reports submitted to the Ministry, only an authorized employee has such access.

9. Date of Last Update
Date of Last Update: February 3, 2026